Every year the CA runs two Big Prize Draws - Winter and Summer - which are exclusively for members to enter.
"The twice-yearly Big Prize Draws are an excellent way of celebrating and saying thank you to our members," commented Lucy Gray, CA General Manager. "We collaborate with our marine partners to select prizes which will appeal, adding to the benefits of CA membership.
Run in partnership with the CA’s discount partners, the 2021/2022 Winter Big Prize Draw of a Crusader Sails’ Super Zero Sail opened on the CA stand at the Southampton International Boat Show and closed during Spring Promo Week on Wednesday 23 March 2022. The Super Zero can be easily furled and left hoisted for extended periods with the standard UV strip protecting against the ravages of the sun’s rays, and the prize also included a deck stowage bag. Year-round Crusader Sails supports CA members with a 20% discount off new sails and 15% off sail repairs, furlers and reefing systems.
"The prize draws are always popular and we were thrilled to receive 444 entries for the Crusader Sails Super Zero. Everyone loves the chance of winning, and a huge thank you to members for entering," continued Gray.
Picked at random, congratulations to Graham Ellison who is the delighted winner soon to be picking up his new Super Zero Sail and deck stowage bag for 'Tiptoe Too', a Super Seal 26.
"Thank you so much; your call was a delightful surprise, completely out of the blue," said Ellison after receiving a call from Lucy Gray.
Ellison entered the prize draw at Southampton International Boat Show last year, saying, "It’s always a highlight of the show to visit the CA stand and have a nice chat with the folks there, but even more so last year with the new Captain’s Mate app on display, which left me goggle-eyed with wonder, by the way."
Graham shared a photo of himself sailing, adding, "This is me and my pride and joy 'Tiptoe Too'. On this particular day, I was braving the perils of shoal water, wind and wave, sea monsters and vessels of unknown intent in the perilous and far-flung seas known to those few intrepid voyagers who dare to traverse its little-known waters as ‘The Solent’! As you can see, I’m having the time of my life, and showing off my new hat, bought if I’m not mistaken using a CA discount!"
Graham Ellison on 'Tiptoe Too'
From one prize draw to the next, with our exclusive to members Summer Big Prize Draw now open for the chance to win a £2,000 AquaMarine voucher. The lucky winner will be spoilt for choice from AquaMarine’s range of marine products, which cover everything from deck hardware to dinghy and outboards, technical apparel to cabin and galley equipment and much more. The draw closes at 1700 hours on 21 September 2022.
For the chance to win the £2,000 AquaMarine voucher, members can:
- Complete the online entry form, or
- Email office@theca.org.uk with a photo of your boat flying the CA burgee, or
- Enter at any CA event.
Throughout the year, AquaMarine gives CA members a 10% discount across the entire product range.
Along with Crusader Sails and AquaMarine, members can enjoy discounts from over 160 other discount partners around the world. CA discount partners reflect the spectrum of marine services and equipment - from boat and travel insurance to marina berths and boatyard fees, chandlery, charts and publications to clothing and charter holidays. Many members recoup the cost of their annual membership from the savings they make. Find out more www.theca.org.uk/public/discounts.
Refer a Friend
Members can refer a friend to join the CA and pass on a 25% membership discount, whilst also earning themselves £20 to spend in the CA Shop. From March to September, members who 'Refer a Friend' are also in the running for the extra bonus of automatic entry into our monthly Prize Draw.
The first monthly prize draw has kicked off with VirCru for a SmartBoat sensor system launch package (or a Hub Plus any 2 Sensors of your choice) plus 3 months free subscription, worth £436. The winner will be drawn on 30 April. Prizes for the coming months are:
May - Icom handheld VHF IC-M25EURO radio, worth £140
June - Fenders from AquaMarine, worth £150
July - Spinlock Deckvest LITE+ 170N life jacket courtesy of Topsail Insurance, worth £140
August - Cleaning bundle from ASAP Supplies, worth £150
September - Imray £150 voucher for charts and books
To find out more about 'Refer a Friend', visit www.theca.org.uk/referafriend.
30 March 2022